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Character does indeed count, Quin. But I'm afraid I remember how far character arguments got Republicans against Bill Clinton in 1992 and 1996. It was well summed up by Bob Dole shouting ineffectually, "Where is the outrage???" In the end, we get the leaders we deserve.
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